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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.86, 727.74 and 370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.86, 727.74 and 370.28 is: 510.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.86 : 727.74 = 370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.86/727.74 = 370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.86x = 727.74 × 370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.86x = 269,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,467.57/527.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.49

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